The Westfield Group is the largest retail property group in the world by equity market capitalisation and the ninth largest entity listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. Operating on a global platform, the Westfield Group is an internally managed, vertically integrated shopping centre group, undertaking ownership, development, design, construction, funds and asset management, property management, leasing and marketing employing in excess of 5,000 staff worldwide.

The Westfield Group has interests in an investment portfolio of 118 shopping centres valued in excess of A$63.2 billion located in Australia, the United States, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. These shopping centre portfolios have strong positions in their local markets with geographic, retail and economic diversity providing a strong and consistent income stream. The centres are located in prime trade areas, anchored by long term tenancies with major retailers and incorporate a wide cross section of high quality specialty retailers and national chain store operators.

Lendlease is a leading international property and infrastructure group. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and with circa 12,400 (June 2015) employees worldwide, Lendlease's capabilities span the property value chain.

In the US, Lendlease offers over 95 years of experience in the project management and construction industry. In the past decade alone, the firm has provided construction services on over 2,500 projects for 1,100 clients nationwide. The company provides a full range of services including development, construction management, general contracting, program management, project management, design/build and consulting services.

We create innovative and sustainable property solutions, forging partnerships and delivering maximum benefits to clients, investors and communities. Safety is our number one priority and Lendlease is committed to operating Incident & Injury Free wherever we have a presence.

Sullivan & Cromwell is a single unified partnership conducting a global practice through an international network of offices that links many of the world's leading political and financial centers. Our lawyers, of whom there are approximately 700 in 12 offices worldwide, serve major clients from, or with strategic interests in, the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australasia, the Middle East and Africa. Whether our clients deal primarily with our office headquarters in New York, or with one or more of our branch offices, they are assured that they benefit from the collective experience and expertise of the entire firm.

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Meat District Co. aims to re-awaken the senses & bring a new kind of dining to the streets of Los Angeles. Located in the heart of Old Pasadena on North Raymond, Meat District Co. collaborated with design rm DS17 to create an enticing blend of old-school and contemporary style in an open yet rustic space, evoking a comfortable and inviting atmosphere where guests are encouraged to eat, relax and “let the addiction begin”.

The United States is a major driver of the global economy and a world leader in international trade and investment. Victoria has a long history of engagement with the United States, with Victorian Government Business Offices in San Francisco, New York, Chicago and Washington DC. These offices play a vital role in the facilitation of trade, investment and the establishment of people to people links and partnerships between the two regions.

The United States is Victoria's largest source of investment, as well as being the State's second largest two–way trading partner and fourth largest market for food products. The United States is a major market for Victorian aerospace and automotive products, meat, pharmaceuticals and is a major source of tourists. Underpinning this dynamic trade and investment relationship is Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement, enacted in 2005.

Victoria and the United States maintain extensive people to people links and institutional ties. Melbourne and Boston will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their sister-city relationship in 2015, a connection built on a commitment to excellence in healthcare and medicine, information and biotechnology, education, the arts and culture.